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Wednesday, May 20th

No. 23 Dunlap vs. Metamora

By: Gavin Smith
Manager, Content & Operations/Area Scout

Eli Michanicou, RHP, Dunlap, 2027
Bradley commit, ranked No. 112 in the state's junior class. Stands in a 5-foot-10, 188-pound frame with strength. Started on the mound and worked six innings, allowing eight hits and two earned runs while striking out six with no walks. Athletic, clean mover with a loose and quick arm path out of a ¾ slot. Fastball sat 86-88 mph and touched 89 twice. Mixed in a curveball at 74-77 mph with 11/5 shape, sharp action at times and swing-and-miss potential, and a changeup at 80-81 mph with sink. An arm to continue to monitor in the junior class.